Activities of Local School for the Week
Senior News covers English reading poems and algebra formulas, commercial law topics, and state and local government. Junior News reports on contract concepts, tough physics tests, grammar, colonial America, and six weeks exams ahead. Sophomore News notes a normal week with a six weeks test looming, biology units, and Rip Van Winkle reading. Freshman News lists science experiments, decimals, board work, short stories, and Home Ec challenges. Eighth Grade mentions fire drills, government chapters, and geography growth. Continued on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehlan
Mr. Gard
America
Castor
Rip van Winkle
China
Faltback
Ralph D. Paine
O. Henry
Wesley Johnson Home After Army Service in Germany
Howard C. Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson, arrived home Saturday morning from army service in Germany. He has received his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Howard C. Johnson
Carl Johnson
Germany
Titonka 4-H Boys Elect Officers
The Titonka 4-H boys club regular meeting at LeRoy and Ralph Wesselmann home on Oct 6 elected officers: President Jim Fritz, vice president Harris Sonnenberg, secretary-treasurer Loren Stecker, reporter Billy Orthel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ltonka 4Th Boys Club
LeRoy
Ralph Wesselmann
Jim Fritz
Harris Sonnenberg
Sec
Treas
Loren Stecker
Byil Orthel
Street Work Delayed by Rain Across Week
Work on the street stalled by rain for about four days from Wednesday to Monday morning. The street neared the prime oil coat but the gravel and clay mix left it a mess. On Monday the crew scarified smoothed packed and rolled the surface again to prepare for priming.
Callies Home From Three Week California Trip
Mr and Mrs C F Callies and Mrs Callies' parents Mr and Mrs John Rolfsema of Des Moines returned Tuesday of last week from a three week trip to California. They traveled via Denver and Salt Lake City to San Francisco visiting Col L B Hansen post surgeon at the Oakland army base and later Santa Barbara where Hansen's son was recovering from polio. In Los Angeles and Long Beach they saw many friends including Mrs Lois Heifner Davis. They toured Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon and returned home through Texas Oklahoma and Kansas City covering about 5800 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Callies
Callies
John Rolfsema
Des Moines
California
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Pete
Col
L.B. Hansen
Oakland Army Base
Long Beach
Lois Heifner Davis
L. C. Heifner
Davis
Hoover Dam
Grand Canyon
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Buffalo Boosters 2-H Girls Elect New Officers for Year
The Buffalo Roosters 2-H club met at Mrs. C. F. Callies home on Oct. 9 for routine business and fair reports followed by the annual officer election. New officers are Dorothy Dunmire president Bonnie Schutter vice-president Shirley Callies secretary Carol Callies treasurer Catherine Orthel reporter and Shirley Callies historian. Plans for a Burt style show with Humboldt Co 4-H girls were discussed. The club will focus on clothing next year with Program Chairman Bonnie Schutter aided by Catherine Orthel Patricia Schutter Sharon Schutter and Dorothy Dunmire. Lunch was served to 10 members. next meeting time and place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Roosters
C. F. Callies
Dorothy Dunmire
Bonnie. Schutter
Shirley Callies
Carol Callies
Catherine’ Orthel
Burt
Humboldt Co
Bonnie Schutter
Catherine Orthel
Patricia Schutter
Sharon Schutter
Shirley Calnes
Scouts Hold First Aid Film Night at Methodist Church
Parents of Boy Scouts and the Scouts met at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening October 5 for a short meeting followed by refreshments. A second parents and Scouts gathering is planned for November 3 with another film to be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout News
Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
Festival of Faith at Meth Church Opens Tonight
Dr John D Clinton, famed Methodist leader, leads Titania city festival at Meth Church with nightly 8 PM services featuring color slide presentations. The program highlights a different service each evening as Clinton shares messages aimed at the wider community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopalong Cassidy
Ringling Brothers Circus
Miss Iowa
Iowa
Titania
Br. Clinton
Clinton
Titanica
Fayette
Iowa Falls
Iowa Stars
San Francisco
Ostermanns Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Tonka
Mr and Mrs John Ostermann Sr observed their golden wedding Tuesday Oct 12 with family and friends present. Married at Flanagan Illinois they have lived in Tonka 32 years and moved from Flanagan to town. their daughter Mrs Kaettwich of Flanagan will soon be 98.
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John Ostermann
Ostermann
Flanagan
Til
Ti+tonka
Ostemmann
A. Kaettwich
Ostemmanns
Sartors to Hold Open House for 50th Anniversary
Dr and Mrs Pierre Sartor invite friends to an open house on October 18 marking their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Hours run 2 30 to 5 30 in the afternoon and 7 20 to 9 30 in the evening at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sartor
Pierre Sartor
Lions Club Meets Thursday Evening at Busy Bee Cafe
The Titanka Lions club gathers Thursday evening with luncheon at 6 45 at the Busy Bee Cafe and a follow up meeting at the American Legion hall. President Bob Lang mentions an item of interest to come up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka Lions Club
Busy Bee
American Legion Hall
Bob Lang
Fire Chief Issues Rules for Fires and Fire Trucks
Fire Chief Relnder Krominga issues rules for fires with active fire trucks. Nonmembers must stay clear unless asked, insurance covers only fire company members, no driving over hoses, and speeding behind or chasing the truck is punishable. The fire marshal Lester Callies enforces orders. Keep away from hoses to avoid injury. The truck has right of way en route to fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relnder Krominga
Lester Callies
Rev A Roskamp Speaks At P T A Meeting
The Parent Teacher Association plans its first regular meeting Monday October 18 at 8 p.m. in the high school assembly. Rev A Roskamp will speak with community singing led by Mr Cantor. All members and interested adults are urged to attend. lunch will be served. Everyone welcome.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Rev
A. Roskamp
Cantor
Titania Chamber of Commerce Plans Year
The Titania Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of the new year with new officers and a full board. Attendance was good and plans for the coming year were discussed, promising a strong start. The group also noted a year of accomplishments since organization and agreed to solicit annual dues at the next meeting on November 8, with J. L. Interimill, J. R. Schutter, Lester Callies, and Edward Boyken overseeing the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
Titonka
J. L. Intermill
J. R. Schutter
Lester Callies
Edward Boyken
Titonka Boy Scouts Seek Stronger Townwide Support
Parents and leaders of Titonka Boy Scouts plan renewed efforts to build a community backed troop. A joint meeting urged parental involvement and cooperation from other groups to implement an educational progressive Scouting program. A November 2 meeting is planned to organize activities and socialize while keeping the town informed through regular Scout news.
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Titonka
Boy Scouts of
Scout News
Wesley Soldiers Home Furlough Report from San Antonio
LeRoy Seiler and Avery Mullin of San Antonio Texas are on furlough at parental homes in the area. Le Roy returns to Sellfredge Michigan and Avery to Scott Wield Illinois after the furlough. Dairy cow numbers have declined for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
LeRoy Seiler
Avery Mullin
San Antonio
Texas
Vee Mullin
A. J. Seiler
LeRoy
Sellfredge
Michigan
Avery
Scott Wield
Ilinois
First Frost of 1948 Reported on Sunday Morning
The first real white frost of the season formed Sunday morning in tanks and dishes with standing water after a cool rainy spell, marking the opening frost of 1948. The event followed the pattern of early freezing after wet, cool weather.
County Federated Meeting in Algona October 19
The Federated club holds a county meeting at the first Lutheran church in Algona. Luncheon costs 76.5 cents and reservations should be made with Mrs. Arthur J. Budlong by Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federated Club
First Lutheran Church
Algona
Arthur J. Budlong
Funeral Rites Held For Lawrence Neurath Overseas Soldier
Lawrence John Neurath, a Wesley soldier who died by drowning on Attu Island during World War II, had funeral services at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Ahtmann presiding. Born January 26, 1912 in Hawverhill Iowa, he moved to the Wesley area in youth and served from March 1941, with burial at St. Josephs Cemetery after temporary interment on Attu. He is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neurath and several brothers and sisters, with military honors by the local American Legion and an escort detail led by Pfc. MeGwin W. Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Lawrence John Neuroth
St. Josephs Catholic Church
Ahtmann
St. Benedict
Mags
Lawrence
Hawverhill
Iowa
Albert Neurath
St. Josephs School
United States Army
Fort Des Moines
Camp Roberts
Calif
Camp San Louis
Ft. Ord
Alaska
Atleutian Islands
Little Falls
Attu
Edward
Frank
Loretta) Kopel
Haverhill
Jack
Alberta) Grant
Britt
Urban
Zeno
Nate
Imogene) Studer
American Legion
St. Josephs Cemetery
Pfc
MeGwin W. Weaver
Harold Lloyd
Earl Ward
Ervin Hildman
Robert Young
Edward Johnson
Mark Studer
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Bazaar
Pastor Donald H. James conducts morning worship at 41 with Dr. Clinton. Sunday School at 10, evening service with Dr. Clinton. Choir practice Wednesday at 8. Bazaar Saturday Oct 16 at Petersen's barber shop with donor priced merchandise. Harvest supper Wednesday Oct 20 at 8:30. WOAN worship 9:45 and Sunday School 9:15. WISCS meets Oct 14 with Dr. Clinton as guest. Titonka Doan Youth Fellowship hosts Oct 17 at Titonka church. registration 3 pm.
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Petersen
Methodist Church
Donald H. James
Clinton
WOAN
WISCS
Alice Buffington
Titonka-Doan
Titonka
Pam
Immanuel Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Services
Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Pastor Wm Plant observes the twenty first Sunday after Trinity with English Divine services and Holy Communion in German at 10:45. Preparatory service at 10:30, Sunday School at 8:30, Junior Mission Band at 1:30, Luther League at 8. Conferring committees meet after services and confirmation classes run 9 to 8:30 through the week. Go willing, the pastor will attend the Mason City Pastoral Conference next Monday and Tuesday at Belmond.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wm. Plant
Luther League
Golibhting Committee
Mason City
Belmond
Britt
Titonka Tops Ledyard In Final Prep Game
The Titonka Indians defeated Ledyard 12 to 7 in a final-season contest at Ledyard. Titonka led early, collected 11 off the two Ledyard pitchers, and used three Titonka hurlers Bruns Moore and Helfner with Kuchenreuther catching. Amesbury had 3 hits in 3 at bats as Titonka finished 7-3, reaching sectional finals before falling to Bancroft 3-1."}
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Titonka Indians
Ledeyard
Ledyard
Indians
Mangin
Titonka
Bruns
Moore
Helfner
Kuchenreuther
Tybles Ssessscrons
Eccwsserennne
Letyarg
K. & H. Oil Co Re Elects All Officers and Directors
At the K. and H. Co-op meeting Tuesday night Andrew Gollner of Algona Leo Arndorfer of Bancroft and John W Boytken were re elected directors Also named are W s Copgrove of Wesley R I Mawdsley of Burt E J Widen of Corwith and C F Callies of Titonka Edward B Johnson and John B Muehe are local station attendants J P Studer is secretary and manager Bernadine Johnson is bookkeeper
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J. P. Studer
Bernadine Johnson
Good Hope Lutheran Church October Activities
Divine Worship at 10 30 Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 Annual ingathering of offerings by the Womens Missionary Society next Sunday Oct 17 Brotherhood Sunday with gifts for Brotherhood work Luther League meets Oct 20 at 3 Leaders Harold Heesch Irion Schmidt Womens Missionary Society meets Oct 21 at 8 Mexican Missions topic led by Anna Alc e and Mrs Herman Walhious Bible study led by the pastor Confirmation class Oct 31 LutherReformation Day rally Oct 31 10 30 at Britt high school All congregational family night Oct 18 18 fellowship supper at 6 50 Pastor attends Mason City pastoral conference at St Johns Belmond
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Womens Missionary Society
National Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Luther League
Harold Heesch
Irion Schmidt
Anna Alkce
Herman Walhiousén
Wm. Boyken
Neal Michaelson
Britt High School
Mason City
St. Johns Church
Belmond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley Man Home
Buffalo Boosters
D. H. James
John D. Clinton
United States
Twill
John Ostermanns
Ramsey Reformed Church
Crod
Church of the Living God
Christ
Lions Club
Rev. A. Roskamp
P. T. A. Meet
Ione Helmers
Chamber OF Commerce
County Federated Meeting
K. & H. Oil CO
DIR
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred
Mardoff
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